How far is Fontana, CA from Granite Bay, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Granite Bay, CA is about 454.3 miles (731.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 383.5 miles (617.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
454.35 mi
08h 26m
Flight
383.49 mi
617.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
383.49 mi
Kilometers
617.16 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
454.35 mi
Kilometers
731.2 km
Drive Time
08h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granite Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 8:49 PM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Fri, Apr 17, 5:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-16T12:23
Arrive Granite Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 8:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fontana
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Fontana
227.2 mi
04h 13m
To Granite Bay
227.1 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Granite Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Granite Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 210 West

    1784 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Foothill Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    46 mi · 51 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 80 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    975 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, I 80 Business East: South Lake Tahoe, Broadway

    809 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, I 80 East: South Lake Tahoe

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Douglas Boulevard East

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Douglas Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Douglas Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Auburn Folsom Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Auburn Folsom Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Auburn Folsom Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Granite Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
297 mi · 65%
Foothill Freeway
104 mi · 23%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 5%
Capital City Freeway
10.6 mi · 2%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.05 mi · 2%
Douglas Boulevard
5.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
383.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
04h 13m from Fontana
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near Granite Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Granite Bay?

The road trip is about 454.3 miles (731.2 km) and usually takes 08h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.2 miles from Fontana and 227.1 miles from Granite Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 383.5 miles (617.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $92.48 one way or $184.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Granite Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avenal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Granite Bay. Straight-line distance: 383.49 mi (617.16 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Granite Bay

#2 Granite Bay

Census-designated place in California, USA

Population20,402
Coordinates38.7632300, -121.1638400
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Granite Bay (-121.16384, 38.76323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 731 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.03 gal
60.69 L · about $92.48
Round trip
$184.95
32.06 gal · 121.38 L
Estimated CO2
142.5 kg one way
Round trip: 284.9 kg / 628 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $92.48 $184.95
Mid-grade $6.07 $97.24 $194.48
Premium $6.24 $100.08 $200.15
Diesel $7.57 $121.30 $242.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Granite Bay. The current time is 12:23:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.